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LGBT therapists in Springfield, IL

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Top LGBT-friendly therapists and psychiatrists in Springfield, IL

Mental health support for LGBTQIA+ individuals in Springfield is accessible through Headway's diverse provider network, offering both talk therapy and medication management services. With flexible scheduling and insurance coverage options available, you can connect with an open-minded provider as soon as tomorrow. Many clients save significantly on sessions through Headway's insurance coordination.

Alexandra Colaianni

Alexandra Colaianni

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Naperville, IL


“My passion for integrative mental health stems from my own chronic health journey and a desire to help others find their own inner peace and sense of balance.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Christopher Barsotti

Christopher Barsotti

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I also bring lived experience to my work, which helps me approach therapy with authenticity, empathy, and the understanding that healing looks different for everyone.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Inquisitive, Participatory
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Martha Stany

Martha Stany

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Clients often describe me as compassionate, real, and insightful...with a sense of humor that can make the work feel a little lighter.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Affirming, Empowering, Holistic
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Amanda Latier

Amanda Latier

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hello, my name is Amanda Grippi. I am a licensed counselor in both Missouri and Illinois. I earned my Master's degree from Southern Illinois University with a focus in community psychology and I have been in practice for over 20 years. In addition to helping people with Anxiety and Depression, I have advanced training in neurodivergence including ADHD and Autism as well as trauma. I also have extensive experience working with members who identify as LGBTQ+.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Sam Shabsin

Sam Shabsin

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I bring an energetic, warm, and direct approach to therapy. I believe meaningful change happens when you feel supported while also feeling empowered to grow.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Energetic, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Angela Jalloh

Angela Jalloh

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe in seeing the person behind the diagnosis and walking alongside you toward healing and growth.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Marci Zago

Marci Zago

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I provide a safe, supportive space where you can explore what's getting in the way and build practical tools to feel more confident and balanced.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Meredith Parker

Meredith Parker

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe you have the answers and there is nothing wrong with you. Sometimes we just need to feel seen and heard...”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 9 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Stolberg

Elizabeth Stolberg

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I love getting to know my clients and creating a space built on humor, connection, and zero judgment.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Pamela Lees

Pamela Lees

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hello, I am Pamela "Paige" Lees. I have been a licensed therapist for 30 years. I have worked with a wide variety of people and together tackled a multitude of life's problems. I have a master's degree in clinical psychology from the University of Illinois and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Eastern Illinois University. I enjoy working with individuals and I specialize family problems of all kinds.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Michelle Barraco Hatchett

Michelle Barraco Hatchett

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I strive to create an emotionally supportive, non-judgmental and safe environment while providing clinical insight.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Challenging, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 15 insurance carriers
Stephan Gombis

Stephan Gombis

Therapist

Virtual • Countryside, IL


“I believe in practical steps, giving my clients tools they can use in their daily lives to navigate challenges in a more fulfilling way.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Claudia Johnson

Claudia Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I enjoy getting to work with people to process through those parts of ourselves we hide or shame with acceptance, kindness, and curiosity.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Identity issues
Affirming, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Diana George

Diana George

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe that mental health care is not one-size-fits-all. In our sessions, you can expect a collaborative environment where your voice is heard and your goals are prioritized.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Mistie Drews

Mistie Drews

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I also personally understand how difficult anxiety and life's challenges can feel, which helps me show up with empathy, honesty, and compassion.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Empowering, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Jalen Clemmons

Jalen Clemmons

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care in a supportive and nonjudgmental environment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Inquisitive, Open-minded
Accepts 7 insurance carriers
Dr. Stacy Ellis

Dr. Stacy Ellis

Psychologist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to provide a supportive space where you can better understand what's getting in your way, develop practical tools, and create meaningful change in your life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression, Family issues
Affirming, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 2 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Sarah Cozzi

Sarah Cozzi

Therapist

Virtual • River Forest, IL


“I'm not an 'Oz behind a curtain' type therapist but more of a fellow traveler, drawing from both lived experience and professional training to guide and empower.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, Identity issues
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Gina Dunphy

Gina Dunphy

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“With 35 years in the social work field, including work in schools and the past 6 years in private practice, I bring a calm, supportive presence to the people I work with.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Bashir Alli

Bashir Alli

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • St. Charles, IL


“I believe every patient is unique and deserves personalized care. I listen with an open heart and work closely with your individual needs.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Holistic, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Toya Hodges

Toya Hodges

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Through a client-centered, solution-focused, and holistic approach, I help clients identify strengths, develop effective coping skills, build resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change in a safe and supportive environment.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss
Empowering, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 8 insurance carriers
Nida Haider

Nida Haider

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I've always been able to see experiences through an eclectic and holistic lens- one of the many reasons Psychology felt like a calling!”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Depression
Affirming, Humorous, Warm
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Jacqueline Shelton-Espinosa

Jacqueline Shelton-Espinosa

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“Clients can expect to feel seen and heard. They will leave with the knowledge that they already held within them...”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Identity issues, PTSD
Affirming, Direct, Humorous
Accepts 10 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Michelle Moore

Michelle Moore

Therapist

Virtual & in-person • Lombard, IL


“My approach is behavioral, holistic, and individualized. I meet clients where they are while helping them build practical coping skills, confidence, emotional awareness, and healthier ways of navigating life's challenges.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Creative, Holistic, Solution-oriented
Accepts 3 insurance carriers
Rukayat Omolabi

Rukayat Omolabi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual & in-person • Olympia Fields, IL


“Dr. Rukayat Omolabi is passionate about providing individualized, holistic, and evidence-based mental health care.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Empowering, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Cyriaque Tetchi

Cyriaque Tetchi

Psychiatric Mental Health NP

Virtual • Naperville, IL


My practice centers on helping people work through depression, ADHD, and bipolar disorder with care that actually fits their life. I've been in independent practice for about two years, and in that time I've found that the providers people stay with are the ones who listen well and adjust as things change. I'm a PMHNP with full practice authority, so I can manage medications and provide psychiatric services without a collaborating physician. I see clients via telehealth throughout Illinois, with flexible scheduling available Monday through Saturday. If you've been waiting to find someone who's approachable and genuinely wants to get you moving in the right direction, I'd like to be that person.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Participatory, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Amber Drake

Amber Drake

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I love to empower my clients to move towards the things, passions and people that are meaningful in their life.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Grief or loss, PTSD
Direct, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Michael Keigher

Michael Keigher

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I work with clients who are navigating the messiness of change: new identities, new relationships, new environments—and all the anxiety, confusion, and overthinking that comes with it.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Depression
Humorous, Open-minded, Solution-oriented
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Edith Moran

Edith Moran

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal isn't to be the therapist who makes you feel managed. It's to be the one who helps you figure out what you actually want and feel genuinely capable of getting there.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Depression, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Warm
Accepts 10 insurance carriers
Emma Johnson

Emma Johnson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


Hello! My name is Emma. I am a newly Licensed Clinical Social Worker but have been working in the mental health field for over 10 years now. My background includes substance abuse, community mental health, and most recently, mental health in a correctional setting. I enjoy working with a wide range of concerns, primarily with adults.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Affirming, Humorous, Open-minded
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Susan Pagels

Susan Pagels

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to provide a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental environment where you can feel heard, understood, and empowered to create meaningful change.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Lauren Appelson

Lauren Appelson

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I have a particular interest treating OCD and Complex anxiety as well as significant experience using Expressive Arts Therapy in my services.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues
Creative, Holistic, Warm
Accepts 5 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Mackenzie Smalley

Mackenzie Smalley

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“My goal is to aid each person in their journey, helping them find their own power, happiness, resiliency, and inner strength.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Chronic conditions
Challenging, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 5 insurance carriers
Elizabeth Moreno

Elizabeth Moreno

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I specialize in sexual health & sexual dysfunctions, process addiction, substance use, anxiety, and grief.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care
Affirming, Empowering, Open-minded
Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Raul Rodriguez

Raul Rodriguez

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I will listen to your experiences and your needs. I will give you the space to talk about your problems without judgement.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers
Kevin McClure

Kevin McClure

Therapist

Virtual • Peoria, IL


“My approach to therapy is collaborative, client-centered, and growth-oriented. I believe therapy works best when it feels like a partnership.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Chronic conditions, Cultural & ethnic issues
Empowering, Inquisitive, Solution-oriented
Accepts 4 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Dr. Nazeer Zerka

Dr. Nazeer Zerka

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


For me, I aim to help others transform their lives through compassionate, personalized care (with plenty of humor along the way). I specialize in working with people of color, student-athletes, and those who are neurodivergent. If you’re neurodivergent and reading this, you’ve finally found someone who specializes in and deeply understands your unique perspective. Whether seeking clarity on behaviors, understanding how you interpret the world, or navigating challenges, I am here to help.

LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Humorous, Inquisitive, Warm
Accepts 11 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Jacqueline Vaca

Jacqueline Vaca

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I believe healing begins when you feel truly heard, but it grows through insight, self-compassion, and practical tools that help you move differently in your daily life.”
LGBTQIA+, ADD/ADHD, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder
Open-minded, Solution-oriented, Warm
Accepts 4 insurance carriers
Gary Schmidt

Gary Schmidt

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I am a trained Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist and I'm here to support you on your journey back to the "Self" - That calm, clear, confident center that's always been there.”
LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression
Empowering, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 12 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book
Andrew Ritchie

Andrew Ritchie

Therapist

Virtual • Illinois


“I take an approach to therapy that is centered on you, and so I rely a lot on what you bring to therapy to be able to identify the skills and tools that are best suited for helping you.”
LGBTQIA+, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues
Humorous, Open-minded, Warm
Accepts 3 insurance carriers

Offers free consultationsView profile and book

About our LGBTQIA+ affirming therapists in Springfield, IL

Number of therapists serving Springfield, IL
There are over 785 therapists in Springfield, IL accepting new patients.
785+
Average years in practice
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9 years
Top specialties offered
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  • 100%LGBTQIA+
  • 98%Anxiety
  • 95%Depression
  • 92%Stress management
  • 86%Trauma
Insurances accepted
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  • 99%Aetna
  • 94%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois
  • 87%Cigna
  • 84%Carelon Behavioral Health
  • 64%Ascension
Languages spoken
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  • 99%English
  • 7%Spanish
  • 1%Hindi
  • 1%Urdu
  • 1%French
How they see their clients
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  • 88%Online only
  • 12%In-person or online
Provider gender
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  • 74%Woman
  • 22%Man
  • 4%Non-binary
License types
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  • 49%Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • 33%Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
  • 6%Full Practice Authority Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
  • 5%Clinical Psychologist
  • 4%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Treatment approaches
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  • 99%Individual therapy
  • 39%Family therapy
  • 29%Couples therapy
  • 18%Child or adolescent therapy

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